HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

HSR Board to make decision about Grapevine route alternative, hiring practices, and to discuss 2012 Business Plan. Mor here:

HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

Jazz Music in Bakersfield, Dec. 30 - Jan. 1

 Jazzy things to do in Bakersfield this weekend:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/bakersfield-jazz-dec-30-jan-1

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When is an increase of half a million tons per year of CO2 insignificant?

A project that adds the equivalent of 17 new sources under ARB's Cap and Trade rules isn't significant, according to the SJVAPCD. Read why here:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-is-an-increase-of-half-a-million-tons-per-year-of-co2-insignificant

Jazz About Town, Dec. 27, 2011

Get the latest on jazz gigs in Bakersfield here:

http://www.examiner.com/jazz-music-in-bakersfield/jazz-about-town-dec-27-2011

HSR in the news for all the wrong reasons again.

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-does-1-job-equal-10-or-20-or-30-cahsra-lays-another-egg

Photo by F. Maccioli

Own a fleet of heavy duty trucks or buses? You need to read this:


http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/clean-air-deadline-near-for-diesel-trucks-and-buses

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

The SJVAPCD is planning to adopt a greenhouse gas banking rule, but, can the credits ever be used for anything? Read more here:

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

Jazz for Christmas and New Years

Some jazz tunes for the holidays. What are your favorites?

Jazz for Christmas and New Years

A Christmas carol for ALL of my friends

This is for all of my gay friends and acquaintances - and everyone else.

A Christmas carol for ALL of my friends

Maria Eugenia; Spottiswoode & His Enemies

Jazz About Town, Dec. 19, 2011

New jazz gigs, a new venue, and a tough new jazz trivia question. Read all about it here:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 19, 2011

Bakersfield Jazz: Dec. 16-18

Kama Ruby & Steve Eisen; Mike Montano - live jazz this Saturday. Get the info here:

Bakersfield Jazz: Dec. 16-18

photo © F. Maccioli

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

Happening right now. Click on article below for webcam link:

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images

Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

Big oil in Kern having trouble complying with air pollution regs - seeking variances for relief tomorrow. Read about it here:

Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

photo © Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Jazz Workshop recruiting students for Beginning Jazz Big Band class

Are you a musician or music student who always wanted to play jazz but didn't know how or have the opportunity? Here's your chance. Get all the details in the article at the link below:

Jazz Workshop recruiting students for Beginning Jazz Big Band class

photo © F. Maccioli

Jazz About Town, Dec. 12, 2011

Jazz gigs in the Bakersfield area - get the latest at the following link:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 12, 2011

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

What do you think about HSR in California? Would you vote for it again? Read more (and give your vote) at the link below:

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

Jazz Meets Africa, poetry/dance/improvisational jazz event at the BJW tonight

Special event at the BJW tonight. Read all about it here:

Jazz Meets Africa, poetry/dance/improvisational jazz event at the BJW tonight

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

Wondering how to comply with those new GHG rules? Here's an opportunity for you to learn:

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

Jazz About Town, Dec. 4, 2011

All the news on jazz gigs in the area:

Jazz About Town, Dec. 4, 2011

photo © F. Maccioli

Fundraiser for Bakersfield AIDS Project and Ricky's Retreat, Tues., Dec. 6.

Live jazz at this event by Kama Ruby & Steve Merrick:

Fundraiser for Bakersfield AIDS Project and Ricky's Retreat, Tues., Dec. 6.

photo by  Chris Hondros/Getty Images

Jazz trumpeter Roger Ingram to give clinic at California Keyboards

This guy has played with some of the giants in big band jazz - free clinic tomorrow, Dec. 5. Read more at link below:

Jazz trumpeter Roger Ingram to give clinic at California Keyboards

APCD adds new Governing Board members

New members for SJVAPCD Governing Board. Read about it here:

APCD adds new Governing Board members

BC Jazz Ensemble at the BJW tonight

Bakersfield College Jazz Ensemble at the Jazz Workshop tonight. Details here:

BC Jazz Ensemble at the BJW tonight

 

Photo © F. Maccioli

Hazardous Waste facility facing APCD hearing for air permit renewal

APCD holding a hearing for Chem Waste Management's Title V air permit renewal for Kettleman Hills Haz Waste facility. Read more about this somewhat unusual hearing at the link below:

Hazardous Waste facility facing APCD hearing for air permit renewal

Jazz About Town, Nov. 28, 2011

Current jazz gigs in Bakersfield area are shown in the article linked below:

Jazz About Town, Nov. 28, 2011

 Photo © F. Maccioli

Chevron's drilling suspended by Brazil - latest problem for local oil giant

Kern County isn't the only place Chevron is struggling with environmental regulations. Read more here:


Chevron's drilling suspended by Brazil - latest problem for local oil giant

What's your favorite jazz tune for Thanksgiving?

Have a favorite Thanksgiving holiday tune? Here are some jazzy ones:

What's your favorite jazz tune for Thanksgiving?

APCD postpones GHG banking rule hearing

GHG banking rule postponed. No reason given. Read more here:

APCD postpones GHG banking rule hearing

Jazz About Town, Nov. 21, 2011

Here's the latest on jazz events around Bakersfield:

Jazz About Town, Nov. 21, 2011

California HSR takes another financial hit

California HSR takes another financial hit

Darren Gholston at Stars Dinner Theatre, Nov. 19, 2011

BJW annual benefit concert Saturday. Read below for more info:


Darren Gholston at Stars Dinner Theatre, Nov. 19, 2011

APCD to adopt new GHG emissions banking rules on Dec. 15, 2011

The San Joaquin Valley APCD plans to adopt new regulations to allow greenhouse gas emission reductions to be banked for future use. See the attached for more info:

APCD to adopt new GHG emissions banking rules on Dec. 15, 2011

Bob Sheppard at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop this Wednesday, Nov. 9

Another terrific FREE clinic/concert in Bakersfield. Bob Sheppard!!!! Read more here:

Bob Sheppard at the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop this Wednesday, Nov. 9

Big Oil asking for APCD relief, again - Hearing Board meets tomorrow

Chevron and AERA asking for permission to violate air regs again. Read more here:

Big Oil asking for APCD relief, again - Hearing Board meets tomorrow

Photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Jazz About Town, Nov. 7, 2011

Get the latest on jazz in the area:


Jazz About Town, Nov. 7, 2011

BC & CSUB are the places for jazz this weekend

Support live music in Bakersfield! Special jazz events at BC and CSUB, see the details below:

BC & CSUB are the places for jazz this weekend

poster designed by BC graphic design student Adrianna Ramos

APCD issues Wood Burning Prohibited notice for today

 photo © F. Maccioli

Better check with the APCD before you throw a log on your fireplace. See why below:

APCD issues Wood Burning Prohibited notice for today

High-Speed Rail Business Plan released - Bakersfield segment still up first

Oppose HSR? Support it? Get the latest with links to the business plan and more right here:

High-Speed Rail Business Plan released - Bakersfield segment still up first

Jazz About Town, Oct. 31, 2011

Get the latest on jazz gigs in the area:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 31, 2011

National Prescription Drug Take-Back day this Saturday

Here's some info on how/where to get rid of unwanted and/or expired prescription medicines:

National Prescription Drug Take-Back day this Saturday

Jazzy tunes for halloween - creepy, scary, just plain weird

Have a favorite ghoulish tune for Halloween? Check out this list at the following link:

Jazzy tunes for halloween - creepy, scary, just plain weird

Chevron to add 400 new oil wells in Bakersfield, APCD says impact insignificant

Gee, I thought environmental regulations were a roadblock to things like this? Read more at the following link:


Chevron to add 400 new oil wells in Bakersfield, APCD says impact insignificant

Jazz About Town, Oct. 24, 2011

Get the latest news about jazz gigs in the area at the link below:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 24, 2011

ARB adopts final cap-and-trade regulation, affects 360 businesses state-wide

The ARB just adopted its cap-and-trade regulation to help reduce greenhouse gases in California. For all the details, see my article at the link below:


ARB adopts final cap-and-trade regulation, affects 360 businesses state-wide

Tin/Bag at CSUB, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

Very cool concert at CSUB this Friday. Click on the link for more info:


Tin/Bag at CSUB, Friday, Oct. 21, 2011

photo credit: Jennifer Williams, Tin/Bag press kit

Regulatory Reform vs Job Losses - Who Really Wins (or Loses)?

 Sometimes regulatory reform might not be what you plan. Read my article on Yahoo:

http://news.yahoo.com/regulatory-reform-vs-job-losses-really-wins-loses-234800586.html

The Kern River Oilfield in Bakersfield, CA

© F. Maccioli

Get rid of your bulky household waste this weekend

Everyone has household junk sitting in the garage or backyard. Read my article to see how to get rid of it for free:

Get rid of your bulky household waste this weekend

AWMA to host greenhouse gas strategies conference next month

San Francisco is the place to be next month. Get all the info in my article at the link below:


AWMA to host greenhouse gas strategies conference next month

Jazz About Town, Oct. 17, 2011

photo © F. Maccioli

Read my article at the attached link for info on jazz gigs around Bakersfield:

Jazz About Town, Oct. 17, 2011

Oilfield perc ponds - how they may affect (your) non-oilfield business

For more info on AWMA's luncheon meeting, read my full article at the link below:



Oilfield perc ponds - how they may affect (your) non-oilfield business

Photo by Matt Cardy - Getty Images

Jazz this weekend in Bakersfield, Oct. 14, 2011

Jazzy things to do in Bakersfield this weekend. Read my article at the link below:

Jazz this weekend in Bakersfield, Oct. 14, 2011

ARB announces 2nd annual Climate Generation competition for high schools

High school students, educators - read about ARB's climate change competition in my full article below.

ARB announces 2nd annual Climate Generation competition for high schools

Jazz About Town, Oct. 11, 2011

 Check out my article below for a list of jazz events around town:


Jazz About Town, Oct. 11, 2011